It's just that Lin Aofeng was so focused that Fernando stood in place for a long time and didn't pay any attention. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info felt embarrassed, Fernando took the initiative to walk up to Lin Aofeng, and interrupted in a flattering tone: "Ambassador Lin, Ambassador Lin..."

It wasn't until the third shout that Lin Aofeng let out a soft 'um'. The word 'Ming' in the pen has just been written. Although in terms of pen power, it is not comparable to the great calligrapher. But the whole font is vigorous and powerful, and it has a unique charm.

But Fernando's focus is not here, so the face is a little unnatural. This was because he found out that Lin Aofeng was deliberately hanging him. Otherwise, they wouldn't have walked up to him and didn't even look up at him.

So much so that he felt that his whole face was crackled by Lin Aofeng.

But the situation is stronger than people!

The initiative in peace talks is in the hands of the Ming Dynasty. As a defeated country, he could only break his teeth and swallow it in his stomach. He silently recited a few words to dissipate his anger, and then said, "Sorry to disturb me!" I'm Fernando Vichy, Special Envoy of the British Empire, and I'm here to talk about the armistice. ”。

In the end, Westerners like to go straight. If it is replaced by an envoy from East Asia, it will definitely beat around the bush and will not be able to get to the point for half a day. Of course, this is also because the things to be negotiated are not ordinary deals, but national interests.

So no matter how you play haha, you can't get around the topic in the end.

When Lin Aofeng heard this, he immediately sighed at his interest. He stopped grinding the ink and didn't play with anything virtual and real.

When he returned to the soft sofa, two cups of fragrant Tieguanyin were also placed on the table. Lin Aofeng made the gesture of please, cleared his throat, and said solemnly: "Our Ming Empire has always been a civilized country and a country of etiquette. The love and pursuit of peace is eternal and well-known. ”。

Fernando listened, and his hand shook instantly. The warmer tea scalded his lips all at once. No wonder he behaved so surprised! Because of Lin Aofeng's words, he is too skinless and faceless.

After all, as long as he is a clear-eyed person, he can see whether Da Ming really loves peace.

And the evidence is also a big handful. As far as the development trajectory of the Ming Dynasty is concerned, there is no trace of peace-loving meaning at all. Like the earliest small country Lanfang, the Ming Dynasty directly emptied Pontianak City.

If this is because Lanfang is at fault first, then the second battle of Minglan is a naked invasion. not only attacked Lanfang without saying a word, but also directly destroyed Guozuo. Even with it, neighboring countries such as Bo Ni and Su Lu are also in a nest.

In addition, the Sultanates of Johor and Pahang were also destroyed under the iron hooves of the Ming Dynasty. Even Vietnam on land was also overturned by the Ming Dynasty and became a living puppet. These cold facts all prove that the Ming Dynasty is a complete invasion and strategy country.

But he has a request for others, so it is not easy to refute.

In addition, the British Empire has done a lot of such things. Like the Mughal Empire, it was overthrown by the British Empire. The Indians of the American continent also trembled under the muskets of the British army. Therefore, in the case of his own body, he has no confidence and says that he is not the one who is Ming.

Lin Aofeng didn't care about his opinion. Because diplomatic envoys are a contest of words. Talking nonsense with your eyes open and talking serious nonsense is one of the necessary skills for diplomatic envoys.

Then his tone changed, mixed with indignation: "It's just that you British Empire deceive people too much." Not only has it repeatedly harmed the interests of our Ming Republic. It also hinders the normal trade exchanges between our businessmen and other countries.

It has caused extremely serious obstacles to the economic development of the Ming Dynasty. ”。

Although before the Ming Dynasty, it did not pay so much attention to ocean routes. The trade obstacles caused by this were also resolved by the transit of Portuguese and French merchants. But this does not prevent Lin Aofeng from exaggerating the facts!

Anyway, peace talks are a process of bargaining. Only by raising the conditions first, and then achieving more benefits.

However, Lin Aofeng said these words in the words of the Ming Dynasty. So there are some idioms that Fernando still doesn't understand very well. But fortunately, Fernando has always been interested in Eastern culture, so he has learned some simple phrases.

At this time, I listened to it, and I still roughly understood the meaning.

He swallowed his saliva and explained, "Ambassador Lin. Since the British Empire lost the Far East route, the loss of trade has also been very large. Our opium trade in the Far East, in particular, has largely come to a standstill. and...

Before he finished speaking, Lin Aofeng waved his hand unceremoniously and said in a hurry: "Special Envoy Fernando." A civilized gentleman shouldn't interrupt others at will, right? ”。

Fernando stared immediately. But after staring at each other for a few seconds, he still secretly inhaled and apologized: "It's me who was rude!" ”。

Lin Aofeng then went on to list the losses of the British and the Ming Dynasty.

Just listened: "Originally, we were Ming, and from the standpoint of maintaining peace, we had the heart to mediate with you, Britain. It's a pity that you Britons have turned away the goodwill of our Ming Dynasty. Moreover, they had to move inch by inch and quietly, sending troops to forcibly occupy the Cocos Islands, the Mentawai Islands, and Sumatra Wax Island, causing a profound disaster to the local Ming people.

This kind of behavior is very barbaric and vulgar!

Therefore, in order to safeguard the interests of our Ming Republic, Your Excellency the President has to let the People's Army, which has an iron will, launch a self-defense counterattack.

Although the land has been recovered, the burned homes and the sacrificed soldiers will never come back.

Therefore, the main responsibility for this war should be borne by the British Empire. ”。

I said so much earlier, but in fact, it is all foreshadowing. The latter sentence bears the main responsibility, which is the focus of Lin Aofeng's words. This also means that the UK will be responsible for losses, compensation, etc.

How Fernando did not understand these diplomatic terms.

Just considering that the British Empire was a defeated country and a peace-seeking country. In accordance with international practice, it is necessary to bear part of the loss. But to make the British Empire take it all is too bullying.

After all, the war in the South Seas, the British king really didn't want to end it like this.

Because this is a big war related to the pattern of the South Seas, if it is lost, it will be difficult for Far East trade to squeeze into it again. So how can you admit defeat because of one failure? Like the Anglo-Spanish War, which lasted from 1586 to 1604. The Anglo-Dutch War was also fought from the fifties to the seventies of the seventeenth century. France, the biggest rival, also fought with Britain for one hundred and sixteen years.

How could this battle between Ming and Ying end hastily in less than a year?

If it weren't for bad luck, there was an outbreak of extremely severe influenza. As a result, the domestic political situation is unstable and people's livelihood is withered. The King of England will never bow his noble head.

Therefore, this decision to make peace is also very aggrieved. (To be continued.) )